Latest News for AUDM 🦘
Great timing! There's been significant institutional movement around AUDM recently. Here's what's happening:
🔥 Major Recent Developments
1. Zodia Custody Partnership (January 8, 2026)
Zodia Custody became the first global custodian to support AUDM, the Australian dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Macropod. This is huge for institutional adoption:
- Backed by major players: Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, and National Australia Bank
- Enables institutional clients to hold AUDM in cold-storage with bank-grade security
- Unlocks access to programmable settlement for both traditional finance and crypto-native businesses
2. Stablecoin Standard Partnership (January 15, 2026)
Macropod partnered with Stablecoin Standard, the global industry body for stablecoin issuers, aligning AUDM with international best practices for transparency and reserve management.
📊 Current Market Data
There are actually two tokens using the AUDM ticker:
Macropod (AUDM) - The one making headlines
- Price: $0.693 USD (~A$1.00)
- Market Cap: $2.13M
- 24h Volume: $117,361
- 24h Change: +1.51%
- 7d Change: +3.64%
Mento Australian Dollar (AUDM) - Celo ecosystem stablecoin
- Price: $0.699 USD
- 24h Volume: $84.58 (very low liquidity)
- 24h Change: +0.33%
🏦 Key Context
Regulatory Status:
- Macropod is Australia's first AFSL-licensed stablecoin issuer (regulated by ASIC)
- Each AUDM token is backed 1:1 by AUD held in segregated trust accounts
- Monthly attestations by independent auditors verify reserve backing
Recent Milestones:
- Successfully participated in the Reserve Bank of Australia's Project Acacia (exploring tokenized settlement)
- Listed on Independent Reserve exchange (December 2025)
- Currently operates as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum
💡 Bottom Line
The Macropod AUDM is gaining serious institutional traction as Australia's first regulated stablecoin. The Zodia Custody integration is a game-changer for institutional access, and the regulatory clarity positions it well for mainstream adoption in Australia's digital economy. However, it's still early days with a relatively small market cap and limited liquidity compared to major stablecoins like USDC or USDT.